Real-life drama continues for two of the stars of MTV’s Teen Mom series. Just this week one young mother has lost custody of her child, while another has entered into rehab.

Amber Portwood, the Teen Mom star in the center of domestic abuse charges months ago, has now lost primary custody of her daughter with on-again / off-again boyfriend Gary Shirley. But before Amber’s reputation takes yet another blow, know that this time the drama isn’t her fault.

Child Protective Services called an emergency hearing on Wednesday in Indiana over concerns about the safety of Amber’s 2-year-old daughter Leah. Recently the 20-year-old mother’s car and house have been vandalized!

Primary custody was awarded to Leah’s father, Gary Shirley – and Amber agreed that it was the best thing for Leah daughter at this time.

Jenelle Evans, seen here holding son Jace, has entered into a rehab treatment facility. The Teen Mom 2 star, known for her partying ways, was seen drinking and admitted to smoking weed in episodes of the show.

“She is clean right now and has been that way for several weeks,” an insider tells Us Weekly. “She’s doing this program to help her cope with all the stress in her life: her family situation, her legal issues, her general anxiety.”

However TMZ posted photos of Jenelle and friends partying with beer on the beach as recently as April 23.

In October Jenelle was arrested along with her boyfriend Kieffer when the pair allegedly broke into an abandoned home. The 19-year-old single mom pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia in mid-April. Prosecutors will drop the charges if Evans performs 24 hours of community service.

You know what would be nice? If MTV gave these girls some counseling and guidance. I suppose they would say that would take the “reality” aspect out of their filming, but frankly that was lost long ago. They take the inherit drama of young parenthood, throw gobs of money at these kids, add the element of fame into the mix and sit back and watch them burn down in flames.

Should MTV have some sort of responsibility to help these girls manage their lives in the spotlight?

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The whole idea of this show is disgusting, and the fact that media makes celebrities out of these lost kids, with their pictures splattered all over magazines, is awful!

Kristen M.

The shows should be cancelled. Simple as that. Teen Mom AND 16 & Pregnant.

Amira

You’re right. The money and not knowing how to handle it is a big factor. Reminds me of young athletes or musicians who get too much too fast and can’t handle it.

Highly doubt MTV will help anything. The worse these girls are the better it is for the almighty ratings!

DC

Why should the shows be cancelled? There are people going through the same things that these girls go through on these shoes. If MTV only picked “good” girls then that wouldn’t be realistic because teen moms come from all walks of life. MTV didn’t MAKE these girls celebrities, the viewers did.

Jacqueline

They shows should be cancelled, becuase 16 year old are trying to get pregnant to get onto the show. These shows are disgusting, If you got pregnant at 16 it used to be a mistake now it seems to be a new fashion.

snowchaser

@DC – yes, teen moms & bad parents come in every age & from every walk of life. That doesn’t mean that it should be glorified on TV reality shows.

I hate reality TV simply for that reason – it takes someone’s hardships, drama, mental disorders, etc and fuels the fire. We live in a sad society that so many people get such a rush over others pain & suffering.

@KristenM – teen mom, 16 & pregnant, toddlers and tieras, horders, intervention, jersey people (whatever that one is called), and all those others I don’t know about or can’t recollect – all should be cancelled!

http://jennaandjason.blogspot.com Jenna

Why is this something we need to see, anyway? I just don’t get the fascination of this. Obviously, we shouldn’t be thinking about the moms, we should be thinking about the kids. And why is it that when MTV films a mother smoking weed and partying, that CPS is not called? It is a huge conflict of interest to me that the camera crews and producers cannot get involved, even though these mothers are endangering their children. Heaven forbid we let “reality” enter “reality.”

Kristen M.

@DC – Yes, there are girls all over the world going through the same thing, but it doesn’t mean that it needs to be on TV. You don’t see MTV or any other network making shows about a 30 year old mother of two with a husband and a good job, who live a normal life! But there are a huge amount of families living that life too. They started with 16 & Pregnant, which I’m sure started to shed light on how rough it was to make it as a teen mother, but then when they saw how much drama these girls had they created Teen Mom to follow that drama! Do you think that if there wasn’t SO MUCH drama that Teen Mom would have even been a thought? No. And yes, MTV and the other media outlets DID make them celebrities! MTV shows reruns over and over of those shows and magazines and celebrity blogs are ALL up in their business and personal lives. The viewers watch the shows and read the articles, but they don’t MAKE them celebrities.

Bev

MTV has zero responsibility for these girls being idiots. However, I don’t think they should be paid a single dime to be on the shows.

Skeemer118

^^ Exactly what Bev said. I agree 100%

Colette

In some ways I completely agree – instead of just giving the girls a lump sum of money, MTV should help them better their lives, not just watch them spiral further and further…but in otherways, I think that these girls would still be the way that they are, whether they were on TV or not.

Lucy522

AMEN to your last paragraph! By the end of the last season, I decided to boycott it, and all future seasons!! Shame on “Dr.” Drew (and I put it in quotes, because he’s an embarrassment to the health profession!) for putting these girls through those Season Finale episodes! He NEVER actually helps these families with his “therapy sessions”… His only goal seems to be to make them cry, fight, and give MTV more fodder for ratings! Horrible!!

Natalia

These shows are ridiculous and seriously add to the misconception that ALL young mothers are selfish, ignorant, dramatic, ungrateful and so on. But honestly, if girls get pregnant on purpose to be on shows like this, that kind of idiotic way of thinking and decision making is not caused by the shows themselves. Still, what a way to profit from the misfortunes of others.

AliJ

really is this show any worse than the crap that happens on Jersey Shore? Those morons drink, fight and do horrible things and no one thinks that show should be cancelled on a moral standpoint. This is what MTV does, don’t like? Don’t watch it. I love the show and even though those girls get paid money, the trouble they are in is no different than any other teen mom, it is just put out there so that others can see it, and hopefully chose not to follow the same path. As for those who say girls are trying to get pregnant just to get on the show, well most likely those girls would end up pregnant anyway, cause most people with great self esteem and role models, wouldn’t want to be in that situation anyway.

issymommy29ca

I watch both shows and don’t think either should be cancelled. In reality teen girls have been getting pregnant for years and years before teen mom and 16 and pregnant even went on the tv. So its not making teen girls get pregnant just to be on the show. Alot of reasons teen moms happen is girls aren’t being educated enough on sex birth control etc. And parents need to really instill in there children’s minds that if they have sex pregnancy could happen and if their not ready for babies they shouldn’t have sex. I’am actully hoping that teen mom/16 and pregnant would hopefully stop them from considering being teen moms. Because it really shows how it is and the things you give up to be a teen mom. I have a little girl and I really want to make sure that she wants until she is married to have sex.

http://onemamabear.blogspot.com MamaBear

I wish the show was more of a documentary vs. reality show. Yes, some of their struggles may be relatable to teen moms, but knowing their getting paid ruined it for me. They aren’t really stuggling to come up with rent money or pay childcare so they can finish their education. They aren’t writing their grocery list with a calculator in hand before they head to the store.

Well said Jenna: “Heaven forbid we let ‘reality’ enter ‘reality’.” Anyone who witnesses abuse, neglect, or endangerment of a child should have an obligation to contact CPS-Camera Crews and Producers included.

I feel bad for some of those children.

http://onemamabear.blogspot.com MamaBear

-I agree with what you said too Bev!

karin

I agree with Kristen M.

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@AliJ, If Jersey Shore featured 16 year olds who were pregnant and had babies doing all of that stupid stuff it would be the same but the difference is the Jersey Shore are young ADULTS who are responsiable only for themselves. They can get away with acting like that IMO. Not that I like that show or agree with it that is just my take.

moni

I have never watched the show but can’t help but to look at articles in magazines when Im grocery shopping. Why are these girls on TV? and better yet, Why are they getting pregnant again?! I got pregnant when I was 15, do I regret it? No. I did everything possible to finish school, go to college & provide for my DD. Its been 8 years & I am happily married & had my 2nd DD in November. Being a teen mom is harder than being an adult mom. I can say that from experience, because thanks to my mom I learned to be responsible. I had to take care of my baby not my mom, I had to find a daycare to finish high school & I had to go to college while working & still manage to be a good mommy. I was and will always be a Mother before a woman..my 21st Bday was at home BBQing with my family & helping my DD with Valentines Day cards for school.

michiko

I have watched a few episodes and I found that I have a lot to talk about with my students, especially when we get into Family Life (sex ed.). I say, each year, I have about a handfull of students that either have a child or one is on the way and they think that these teens and adolescent adults on these shows are “stupid” and “crazy” (to use their words).

I agree that these young mothers need some therapy (both family and personal) but I will say that I do get a bigger response and discussion time with my students because of this show. All I have to do in class is say “has anyone seen teen mom or 16 and pregnant?” and the whole class erupts into a heated discussion on how they already see these young mom’s falling apart. Many of my kids can see how through the facade of “reality” tv……now if I could just get them to see how ridiculous Bad Girls Club really is!

Elizabeth

I think there is no problem with these shows. I think there should be more. It real life and shows how begining a young mother is hard maybe there is a young women somewhere that watched the show and decided that haveing unprotected sex was not a good idea and having a baby is hard work. I dont think this show is explorting teen moms they r just showing how hard it is going to be and make better choices

Clare

Here’s a thought – if you don’t like it – DON’T WATCH IT! There is so much rubbish on the telly these days but we have a choice of what we want to see.

Michelle

I do not think these 2 shows should be cancelled. However, the girls should not receive money for participating in the show. How does giving a pregnant teenager loads of money to put all their business out for everyone to see, reflect reality? Teen girls should realize you have to struggle to go to school, struggle to get diapers, struggle to get formula, and struggle to get sleep; this is reality. eing a teen mom isn’t all glamorous like shown on MTV. But how can people gripe about these shows, and not say anything about shows like “Secret Life of an American Teenager”? Instead of payments, give these girls the tools to provide for their families (not living off of welfare), counseling, and a strong support system.

Alex

Simple fix…..instead of paying the moms, set up trust funds for their kids. They’re gonna be idiots either way, at least they would have to start working for their money.

Crystal

IF YOU DONT LIKE THE DAMN SHOW DONT WATCH IT!

Melony

I havent read every comment but I know what the girls are going through they didn’t ask to get pregnant and I didn’t either but they did and are some what glad they did. Stop tagging on the shows it’s rude

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